Park City » The athletes have been coming through for workouts for nearly two months now, so they already know all about the benefits they can enjoy at the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association’s new Center of Excellence training home.
Now, everybody else has an idea, too.
Lt. Gov. Gary Herbert and other dignitaries joined Park City’s Ted Ligety — gold medalist at the 2006 Turin Olympics — in officially dedicating the $22.5 million center at a ceremony Friday before ski officials led tours for the public. Situated triumphantly on a gentle slope at Quinn’s Junction, the center is a far cry from the warehouses and strip malls that used to hold the various departments of the federation.
“It’s definitely an upgrade, in every area,” skier Erik Fisher said.
Loaded with every training amenity you could imagine — from rows of treadmills and weights to a skateboarding bowl and trampoline for the snowboarders and aerialists — the 85,000-square-foot facility combines a state-of-the-art sports medicine department with …Â Details
Visitors to Mt. Hutt this winter will be rewarded with some spectacular skiing action as the New Zealand ski area plays host to several World Cup teams in training for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games.
From July 20th through September 20th Mt. Hutt’s International Race Training Arena will be set alight by athletes reaching speeds of up to 120 km/h in the Downhill training course. Teams this year include Switzerland, Sweden, Germany, New Zealand, and Australia as well as Olympic hosts Canada.
Paul Marks, Mt. Hutt’s Head of Race and Events, said the Arena was in superb condition and encouraged people to come and witness the world’s best alpine ski racers in action … Details
Yes, people are skiing in Australia right now. Six hours south of Sydney and 2 hours south of Canberra is the resort of Perisher Blue. Imagine eastern resorts like Killington and Sunday River, but instead of New York/New Jersey accents, you hear “Krikee†and “Good on ya mate!â€
Skiing in Australia is an interesting experience. For starters, you are skiing from about 6000 feet to 4000 feet or a vertical of approximately 2000 feet. Skiing through the trees in Australia is unique. Australia has snow gums trees, which look like they have red, rust, and yellow tribal tattoos all over their bark. They are cool looking, but can be difficult to ski through since they grow outward and upward…Â Details
Video Snowboard Skiing – The Bagjump – For the first time in North America Snowboarders and Skiers have the Bagjump to help them fine tune their skills in the air.